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Imagine an Iranian bomb had slaughtered 165 Israeli school kids.

Imagine the response of the Western media and politicians.

And note the lack of outrage and disgust here.

Most of my co-workers. They are the happiest and most ignorant of the world people I know.

I copped a bit of flak yesterday for pointing out the squandered futility of Albo's 30-year parliamentary career.

But Fiona Katauskas seems to agree:
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Never more true.

Just a reminder that your local library app doesn’t just have audio and ebooks they also have the daily newspapers #auspol
See an article that requires subscription? Just look it up on the library app

Story on The Australian front page: Israel’s deadliest day: Nine die in public shelter in Beit Shemesh struck by Iranian missile Volunteer medic Ronit Elimelech rushed her elderly mother and three children to the shelter as sirens wailed, instinctively grabbing her vest and the medical equipment she’d used to save countless lives. It wasn’t enough to save her own.

All civilian deaths are tragic, but we're getting a real sense of whose lives are valued more.

If The Australian had run this story for Gaza it would have had to do it more than 8,000 times.

Never mind one for the around 150 children killed in a Tehran school just this week...

"Pack of Mongrels". Politics beats extinction of Maugean Skate - Michael West A decision brief on protecting the threatened Maugean Skate shows that the Labor Government puts wildlife extinction second to politics.

Docs show Labor put politics ahead of species extinction in lead-up to election @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social on the Maugean Skate
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michaelwest.com.au/pack-of-mong...

Israel's ambassador to Australia seeks to discredit the United Nations Israel's new ambassador to Australia seeks to discredit the United Nations by claiming the country "can't take them seriously".

Given Israel's government are alleged to have committed genocide and other war crimes, one might ask why Israel's ambassador to Australia hasn't been sent home www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

'Rules-based order', but only for some, not for people we don't like. Remember, WE are the good guys...

We called these strikes illegal because they are. Pete Hegseth admitted today they are not seeking to comply with international law and in fact they view it with contempt!

Sarah Hanson-Young accuses Labor of supporting the new Iran War while refusing to answer on if they believe it’s legal after “every legal expert in the world is saying it isn’t”
“They can’t even get some basic parameters of whether Aus is backing an illegal war or not”💥 #auspol

Happy Birthday to @mariecolemanao.bsky.social 🥳

A woman I greatly admire and respect, who's achieved and given so much in service to Australia, a trailblazer for women, an example to all & now in her 90's, still and always fighting the good fight✊

Also proudly discovered we share this B'day🎈💜..1/2

Stop pretending to be dumb: the Iran War is about Greater Israel, not “liberation” - The Shot There is a map. There is a plan. There are quotes. There is evidence, both historic and fresh.

Here's me. 'Stop pretending to be dumb: the Iran War is about Greater Israel, not “liberation”'

“US and Israel are showing the rest of the world that capitalism does not create peace, but militarized states that turn people into consumables, war into an industry, and genocide into a business”

Happiest of birthdays to both. 🥳

"A new chokehold on #Gaza.

Once again, Israel is renewing its ban on supplies entering Gaza."

Read the full statement by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...

Celebrating #WorldWildlifeDay the best way we know how: with fascinating, research-backed wildlife facts. 🦉

From the purpose of wombat whiskers to millipedes with surprisingly mismatched legs, here are a few discoveries that stopped us mid-scroll.

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‘Insane this is legal’: Bettors make huge profits from suspiciously timed wagers on Iran war Newly created accounts made around $1 million betting on the precise timing of US strikes on Iran, prompting calls for investigation into whether prediction markets are being used to profit from war.

‘Insane this is legal’: Bettors make huge profits from suspiciously timed wagers on Iran war johnmenadue.com/post/2026/03...

Girls' school not hit but 'mistakes' happen in war, Israel's ambassador says Israel's new ambassador to Australia seeks to discredit the United Nations by claiming the country "can't take them seriously".

Send him home you useless gaslighting bastard.
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www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Stop pretending to be dumb: the Iran War is about Greater Israel, not “liberation” - The Shot There is a map. There is a plan. There are quotes. There is evidence, both historic and fresh.

Stop pretending to be dumb: the Iran War is about Greater Israel, not “liberation” theshot.net.au/uncategorize...

Allegations that US soldiers have been told attacking Iran is part of the roll-out of Armageddon and a Christian war.

How are the shared values going @albomp.bsky.social
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"We must change course: we owe it to current and future generations and the extraordinary and unique plants, animals and other life we share this world with."

Today on #WorldWildlifeDay read this opinion piece by @euanritchie.bsky.social with beautiful illustrations by @jessharwoodart.bsky.social.

On #WorldWildlifeDay, let's wonder at the wildlife of wetlands!

From rivers to reefs, our freshwater & coastal wetlands are home to astonishing wildlife. Yet they are being lost at an alarming rate.

We must invest in protecting & restoring wetlands to reverse wildlife loss

www.wetlands.org

The genocidal sh*thead needs to be locked up.

If we waited for them (Iran) to attack us first after they (Iran) were attacked.🤪wut?

#auspol filthy leaking

The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu on 21 November 2024 and it has made no difference to how Netanyahu is covered in the press. We’re all supposed to pretend not to know that he is accused of deliberately starving civilians.

Anyone Else Have Those Weird Dreams Where Sobbing Future Generations Beg You To Change Course? The human subconscious is such an interesting thing. No matter how much you think you’ve got it figured out, it’ll always spit out the most random stuff. Take me, for example. After coming home from a...

Commentary: Anyone Else Have Those Weird Dreams Where Sobbing Future Generations Beg You To Change Course?

‘Frightening prospect’: What will happen if Antarctica keeps warming? Despite being far away from civilisation, a melting Antarctic’s "disastrous" consequences will ripple across the world, researchers warn.

Events in Antarctica don't stay in Antarctica.

For every centimetre of sea level rise, around six million people on the planet are exposed to coastal flooding.

www.euronews.com/2026/02/20/i...

Regions, not postcodes: the structural reality of rural public education Educational disadvantage in Australia is often framed as urban or socioeconomic. But across regional and remote communities, public schools operate with structurally thin staffing, services and support – and the consequences are cumulative.

Regions, not postcodes: the structural reality of rural public education https://johnmenadue.com/post/2026/03/regions-not-postcodes-the-structural-reality-of-rural-public-education #Auspol